Handmade in the very same workshop that produces the world renowned Burkart flutes and piccolos, these outstanding instruments will immediately enhance the speed, depth and beauty of your playing.

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Crafted from the finest materials, with absolutely no compromises in quality or workmanship. Every flute is produced to the Burkart level of excellence, and features:

• Solid sterling silver keys and mechanism
• Solid sterling silver or 14K gold body
• French style pointed key arms
• Drawn (extruded and rolled) tone holes
• 10K gold springs
• Straubinger pads standard, felt pads available by request
• Available in A-442.
• Burkart scale and intonation
• Case, case cover, swab stick and polishing cloth
• Choice of Acton or Burkart M2 hand-cut headjoint

Flute Headjoints
Lillian Burkart's hand-cut headjoints provide the hallmark projection and response of the Burkart & Phelan flute. They are identical to those made for the Burkart flute. One of two styles can be chosen for the instrument.

• The Acton embouchure is a classic cut, producing a warm, round, sweet sound. It is noted for its fluidity and flexibility in slurring wide intervals. The player will enjoy homogeneity in all three octaves and a wide palate of colors and timbre. The stability and ease of play allow for nuance within a wide range of colors and dynamics.
• The unique Burkart M2 cut is Lillian Burkart's most innovative. The air stream is quickly excited and the player achieves exceptional response and projection. All three octaves have a ringing resonance and a dark core. An unprecedented dynamic range and flexibility make this headjoint the choice for all music styles.

 

Grenadilla Piccolos
Grenadilla (African blackwood) is the choice wood for the piccolo. Its density, hardness, and polish impart a deep, rich quality to the tone. Our grenadilla wood is carefully selected and aged to ensure stability and warmth in the sound.

CRC Piccolos
Due to circumstances beyond our control, this product is not currently being manufactured. At this time, there is no date for future production.

All Burkart & Phelan piccolos are conical bore, professional instruments with sterling silver keys and precision pad installation and regulation. Each features:

• Solid sterling silver keys and mechanism with gold springs -- Hand-crafted in the Burkart tradition
• Sleek new body design -- New technology in materials, glues and wood curing
• Acoustically engineered tone holes and bore -- A Burkart & Phelan collaboration to complement the conical bore
• Burkart scale -- Renowned in ensembles worldwide for superior intonation
• "SOUND" pads custom made for Burkart & Phelan piccolos -- Assuring years of reliability in performance and acoustic excellence
• Accessories -- Piccolos include case and swab stick
• Split-E mechanism (additional charge) -- Enhancement for high E response

• The Wave headjoint is carved with a slightly higher front wall (the blowing edge) and lower back wall against which the chin rests. It produces a very rich, clean, projecting tone, with easy control of dynamics.
• Precious Metal headjoints offer the security of a lip plate, which can afford the occasional player the ease and comfort to master the piccolo. The hand-cut embouchure supports a very easy high register response and a focused, projecting middle and low register. Available in sterling silver or 14K gold (by request only), a rich tone is enjoyed when matched with either model piccolo.

Frequently Asked Questions

• "What are the differences between the Burkart piccolo and the Burkart & Phelan piccolo?"